Governor Fintiri Approves Reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Orders Review of Other Institutions

Reported by: Agande Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen

Yola, Adamawa State — Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a detailed review by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology.

The Governor’s decision comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen and standardize health education across the state. In addition to the reopening of Sa’adatu College, eight other colleges have been granted a 6–12 month deadline to upgrade their infrastructure, staffing, and accreditation status before they can resume full operations.

The institutions under conditional review include:

1. Savannah College of Health Science and Technology, Yola

2. Central College of Health Science and Technology, Yola

3. School of Health Technology, Jimeta

4. NAFAN College of Health Science and Technology, Jimeta

5. School of Health Technology, Mayo Belwa

6. Humanity College of Health Science and Technology, Hong

7. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu College of Health Science and Technology, Mubi

8. EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida

However, 15 private colleges that failed to meet the basic minimum requirements for establishment will remain closed indefinitely. These include:

1. Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola

2. College of Health Technology, Yola (Al-Mashkur International Academy)

3. KSOHT School of Health and Technology, Yola

4. Bell Dome College of Health Science and Technology, Wauru Jabbe

5. Guyuk College of Health Science and Technology, Guyuk

6. College of Health Technology, Daura Shelleng

7. College of Administration and Human Resource Management, Bambam Gombe State (Numan Campus)

8. City Gate College of Health Science and Technology, Demsa

9. Dr. Umar Adamu Sanda Sugu College of Health Science and Technology, Ganye

10. School of Health Technology, Jada

11. Tikos and Kings College of Science and Technology, Michika

12. Royal Intellect College of Sciences and Technology, Michika

13. Professor Jibril Aminu College of Health Science and Technology, Song

14. Luther College of Health and Remedial Science, Numan

15. Pan-Africa College of Health Science and Technology, Gombi

Governor Fintiri emphasized that the directive aims to ensure quality healthcare education and protect the credibility of health institutions in the state. He urged affected colleges to comply with all recommendations made by the Committee and improve their facilities within the stipulated timeframe.

He further directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to carry out a final assessment before granting approval for any of the suspended colleges to reopen.

The statement was signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on October 20, 2025.

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